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Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1887-02-05

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Connecticut western news., 1887-11-30
Babies in Japan.

The babies are strapped to the backs of their mothers and sisters scarcely larger than themselves. One often sees a dozen or two boys and girls under 10 at all sorts of play, onc-half of them having babies on their backs, often times when the little nurses are playing regular romps, the little ones sound asleep, their heads hanging down and Hopping from side to side as if their little necks would break. Here in front of thls hotel, when the tide was out, I saw hundreds early one morning seek ing mussels, mosses, and seaNeed. Lit tie fellows not over 10 are seen gathering shellfsh, with babies fastened to them. When they would gstoop on hands and knees the baby would almost stand on its head. can say have seen hundreds of those and have as yet heard but three babies crying. Little ones of two and three sometimes have dolls strapped to them. Not once have seen doll in the arms. -[Chicago Mail
Connecticut western news., 1887-11-30
Enough Chinese to Invade the World.

A remark of the czar shows that he is not ignorant of the Chinese question merely as it relates to his own do- minions, but to the world at large. The Russians were in the track of the Mongol invasions under two great chieftains,
 who desolated Europe, and it took hum dreds of years for the Slav race to re- cover the territory then taken from them. He has carefully read this DOT tion of his country's history. His re- mark was to the effect that the greatest danger to the western world existed in the Chinese empire. It only needed an other Tamerlane to set in motion another invasion comprising perhaps 20, 900, 900 of the hardier races of Northern China to overwhelm Europe, not by their mili- tary strength or skill, but by mere force of numbers. If 2O,000, 900 were not enough to do the work, then 20, 900, 900 more might follow, drawn from popu- lation that is to all intcnts and purposes numberless. .-[San Francisco Chronicle.
Connecticut western news., 1887-11-30
New YOrk's MOngOlian Dead.

There arc now over 5000 China amen in New York, says Wong Chin Foo in the Sun. They support thirtytwo general Chinese supply stores, eight large res taurants, five barber shops, four fashion able tailors, six fortune tellers, nine doctors, and four well-filled cemeteries at Evergreens. One of these contains at least 300 Chinamen, all of whom died within the past two years. The second largest of the quartet is pro bably that of the Luu Gee Tong Benevolent. So- ciety. It contains about 200 dead The other two arc comparatively new, and have plenty of TO oms to let. In all, the dead population of our New York Chinamcn is estimated at about 6OO Thus far the mortality among the Chinese here has been much greater than that of any other race among us. The nine Chinese physicians attribute this mortality to their peculiar diet, the hard climate, and the nature of the work most of them are complied to follow, meaning the laundry and cigar making business. Over 75 per cent. oi these deaths have been that of consump- tion.
 In the opinion of most of these doc tors half of the Chinese would have been dead or dying were it not for the reason that most of them eat American food in place of the expensive groceries imported out of China. It is also noted that the majority of the deaths during the past year has been the floating popu- lation of the Chinese colony who were fond of living in the Chinese restau- rants on Mott street, where is supplied every variety of foods of Chinese origin produced upon Chinese soil, and on ly suitable for people living in that pecul- far climate. Living now in a harder climate, they are advised by their phy- sicians to eat harder and moro nutritious food. Opium smoking in mild form is likewise advocated as preventive to the many dangers of a strange climate, as, with only about dozen exceptions, the dead were all anti~opium smokers. The gravestones in the various Chi nese cemeteries arc almost like the Chinese themselves "they all look alike" None of them is more than two feet high by one wide. Stuck at tho foot of each little mound large black frecracker letters are cut upon them, indicating the name, age and birthplace of each deceased, so that in future, should friends wish and be able to have their bones taken to China, they coulo l find them.
Connecticut western news., 1887-11-30

The possibility of visiting unknown races of mon seems to be not even yet an impossibility. J. B. Vincent, the sole survivor of the crew of the whaling bark Napoleon, who was recently brought home from Cape Navarin by the revenue cutter Bear, tells remarkable story of three visits to tho Tehuktchi of north eastern Russia, tall, well-built fellows who live in valley surrounded by snow topped hills, 165 miles from the coast. He fell in with some of them when they came down to the coast with their rein- deer to lay in supply of fish for tho winter. Vincent spent four months with them and had very good time The greater part of two years was passed by the shipwrecked mariner alternating betweep tho decrmen in the valley and the yellow men over the mountains on the coast, by both of whom he was wei treated
Connecticut western news., 1887-11-30

Notwithstanding the wonderful ad- vances in material civilization during the last hundred years, there is yet, ac- cording to the American Cnltivator, a general expectation that fully as great changes are in store for the world as any yet witnessed. We have apparently measured the possibilities of steam as a motive power, but no one dares to think that the capabilities of electricity have been fathomcd. When the electric tele- graph was invented, many thought that the end was reached by one bound. It is easy to see now that stranger things lie behind the subtle agent than the transmission, almost instantaneously, of dumb signs. We have for years talked for long distances by its aid. Cities are lighted by it, and it has already been harnessed and used as motive power in competition with steam. It is not unlikely that the next discoveries in electricity will be in connection with agriculture. There is surely more in telligence applied to this business thar ever before in the worlds history. Thi: cannot fail in time to produce results equally strange as those which invention and discovery have made in other field of labor.
Connecticut western news., 1887-11-30
Novel Cure for q Tarantula's Bite,

On Sunday morning, says thu Gllroy (Ch) Valley Record, Neirs little boy while putting on an undershirt at his home near Sargent's was bitten four times by tarantula which was concealed in one of the sleeves of tho garment, before he could divest himself of it and kill the wrathsome thing. His father rushing to him on hearing his outcry took in the situation at glance, and never was turkey killed qui' k,r than one of O'Brian's. The bird was ripped open in the stomach, and laid entails and all on the child's arm and plenteous doses of whiskey administered at the time and during the drive to town for medical assistance. Tho doctor pro- nounced the treatment as the very best and which by its promptness had probably slved the boys life. Mir, OBrian informed us that when thu turkey was taken from the arm, tn flesh of the bird had become quite blacl and hard from the absorbed poison. chicken was afterwards served the sam: way and applied, but the flesh of remained white aa1 soft, proving con clusively that the first application hao sufficed to extract the venom injected b, the tarantula's fangs.
 The boy, with the exception of
 slight eruption, is now thoroughly wei and attending school.
 It is good thing to remember ths for the extraction of poison from bit or sting of venomous reptiles, tn prompt application of raw and stil warm flesh Is almost an antidote coupled with free use internally o alcoholic stimulants.
Connecticut western news., 1887-11-30
HUMOROUS.
Jail birds are of the same stripe. Means business-The merchant.

Jail birds are of the same stripe.
 Means business-The merchant
 A sole-stirring subject-a nail in your shoe.
 No dentist has yet been able to pull the tooth of time. The mighty dollar is not mentioned in ornitholcgy. Yet it is tenth of m eagle.
 "All want" said the opera singer, ''is notes for notes; large notes for high notes"
 When young man is paying atten- tion to young lady he is sort of court plaster.
 A pumped out petroleum we'll, like man driven out of his native country, is an exile.
 They raise vegetable tallow in Aus tralia. There's the place to laugh and grow fat.
 There is some quiet activity, but very little hustle about the dress reform movement
 In some sections there is popular be- lief that there cannot be a wedding without hitch in it. It may be somewhat illogical, but a walking match is always expected to pay running expenses.
 Tho caterpillar is beautiful type of frugality, because he never has the slightest trouble in making ends meet. Sapoks-.I suppose you have wide acquaintance in Now York, hfr. Blinl-A aitz Bllnks-"Wcll, yes, one that weighs about 25O."
 First Tramp-''The melancholy days have comc." Second Tramp-"The saddcst of the year." "Ycs, everybody has wood to saw"
 Young MT. Sissy to his pretty cousin) In your matrimon onial fishing, Maude, if you should make catch like me, what would you do7 Maude--Throw 1t back in, Charley.
 An umbrella dealer tells Chow to open an umbrella without damaging it." It would be more important to know how to take your eyes off an umbrella with. out losing it.
 A teacher h this city asked class to
 
 write an essay on "The Result of Lazi- ness," and one of the bright but lazy boys in the class handed in as his com position blank sheet of paper.
 When young man is making love to girl he is apt to tell her that he wishes her sjlvery accents might ring in his ear forever but nine times out of ten he would as soon hear perpetual steam whistle ten or fifteen years after tho minister has got his fee.
 Young Crimsonbeak---" "Goose again for dinner to-dayT Landlady---"Yes, sir" "WelL declare I've boarded here for three years and think you've had goose for dinner nearly every day" 'I guess you're right, MT. Crimson beak. You seldom miss a meal"
Connecticut western news., 1887-11-30
Applied Proverbs.

For the doctor-'' Accidents will hap pen in the best of families."
 For the dealer in cosmetics-"Be is only skin deep"
 For the stock -raiser-"B is much, breeding more."
 For the clothier- er-''Borrowed gar. ments never fit we'll"
 For tho gambler-"Every trade has it's tricks"
 For the telephone manufacturer Eager ears can hear everything"
 For the contortionist-"E Extremes sometimes meet"
 For the shoe dealer-oIf the shoe fits, wear it."
 For the lawyer-''1n multitudes oi councillors there is wisdom. n
Connecticut western news., 1887-11-30
A New Gun.

The new Lebel gun which is to be used by the French army is described as a very effective weapon. It is repeat ing rifle, throwing a small el-pointed ball, which is propelled by newly in
 vented smokeless powder of great pow, CT. The balls revolve at the rate of 1, 1000 revolutions minute, and are of fcctive at a distance of mile and n half. In recent tests bullets at 500 yards penetrated brick wall eight in ches; and it is said, that at mile they will pass through man as easily as at ten paces. The cartridges arc so small that a soldier can carry 200 rounds
 One hundred and sixteen roupds has herstolore beeu tho mAximum.
Connecticut western news., 1887-11-30
A Singular Chinese Superstition.

Some years ago, as a punishment for certain political offences, Tibetar Lama was informed by tho Emperor o China that after his death his soul would not be permitted to revisit this world. But on the Lama's death recently hi. pupils besought the Emperor to with draw his interdict. Yielding to thei1 solicitations, the soul has been allowed to reappear in tho person of a baby. The Manchu residents of Tibet now ap peal on behalf of lh,. infant for the res titution of all thu dccassed saints post humous honors. Pal Mall Gazette.
Connecticut western news., 1887-11-30

I hurried back to Miss H1ll1ards house. was anxious to get the affair off my hands. This "Charlie' was my nightmare. I could not think of her but what this "Charlie" was by her siic. It was Charlie, no doubt, who was en- toying her company while I was engaged in the unpleasant task of suppressing his rival. And Charlie "worshippcd" her. We'll, would soon have it finished and then could forget, after while, that had ever seen her.
 slowly ascended the steps of her house about a week following my first visit. I was shown to the same room and the same chair. The same thoughts were in my mind when she entered the room again. How lovely she was. Who could blame Charlie for worshipping her? Charlie was likely to have her love. I only wished I were Charlie; that's all.
 'Miss Hilliard, it gives me pleasure to inform you that Mir. Blockley will, in all human probability, never trouble you again." e-.-.
 I know my tone was melancholy, for a.sudden thought paled her face.
 "You have not killed him?" she ex- claimed, in,a startled tone.
 smiled. Her frankness dispelled my previous thoughts. Killed him2 What a transition it would be for a murderer, with blood on his hands, to be standing without the menace of the law over his head, talking to one of the loveliest of women. Killed him! How I wanted to laugh, but l simply replied,
 ''Not quite so bad as that, hope," and then proceeded to relate the affair as it had been arranged.
 "How can ever thank you," she asked. "You do not know what load you have lifted off my mind. What can do to repay you9"
 "The fact that you and Charlie may blend your lives peacefully together and that have been an instrument towerd that end will amply repay me, /" 1replied. "A]low me to congratulate Charlie" 3"Congratulate Charlie for what2 For being my brother2 He who would give his life for me (and the same for him) will thank you most sincerely for this service to me. Charlie is my brother, and a good, noble brother he is too."
 Her brother! Her brother! Had I been spending my venom on the brother of an angela If had been embarrassed on my first visit I was doubly so now. I stammered, tried to say something, stopped, started again and -fnaity stopped entirely. She saw my confusion and came to my help.
 '1Mr. Williams, you are welcome guest at this house whenever you may l choose to call"
 Blessed words! Did I ever choose te call? It was not many moons before Miss Hilliard became Mrs. Williams, and one of the little toys we delight to spend little while with now and then is $ telegraph "ticker."
Connecticut western news., 1887-11-30
VOL. XVII.
Smiles and Tears.

Smiles ana Tears. My lot is cast with those who tread The number walks of life; with feet That oft are weary-begging bread And blistered with the dust and heat, And all the story of my years
 Is but tale of smiles and tears. may be earth's most favored king; A ruler of the land and sea; The winds of every cline may bring A tribute of respect to me
 Yet all the story of my years
 Is but tale of smiles and tears. It may be that my life hath wrought Some mighty truth from chaos, when The way was dark and no one sought To cheer the burden'd hearts of men Still, all the story of my years
 Is but tale smiles and tears It matters not what rank hold g Among the sons of toll and strife, Or whether young or whether old, l reach the goal of mortal life,
 For all the story of my years
 Is aye tale of smiles and tears. For all the stories of my years Are but the tales of smiles and tears.
 -[Morris H. Turk.
Connecticut western news., 1887-11-30
Wild geese hunters are having hns

Wild geese hunters are having inc sport on Dakota prairies. A sportsman writes from Newark, Dakota, that he frequently sees hocks of gees e extending over acres, giving the ground an ap. pearance of being covered by an immense snow bank. A good way to approach them is by horse and wagon; as the birds cannot see man in wagon they will not rise until the horse is very near. By urging the horse into hard run, the hunter is carried directly under the birds by the time they are fairly up in the air. He then bangs away with telling results.
Connecticut western news., 1887-11-30
Slaves in Tangier.
Slaves of every description crowd

Slaves of every description crowd and quarrel as they fill their quaint earthen jars at one of the broken down fountains from which the whole town is supplied, or go about the streets carry ing goatskins from which they offer water to thirsty passers at so much Q drink. As their shrill voices proclaim the freshness and coolness of their stock, one realizes that he has before him an Oriental custom which gives new mean ing to Isaiah, lii, l, where the prophet calls out, as though hawking the "water of life:" "Ho, every one that thirsteth come ye to the> waters, come buy with out money and without price," These slaves form considerable pat of the population of Tangier. They are mostly of the deep, black Guinea negro type, brought from across the Desert of Sahara, though sometimes unfortunates of other races are kidnapped and sold into slavery. Public auctions are frequently held in the main street of the baz,ars, at which children can be purchased for from twelve to twenty dollars, while full grown men and women arc sold at prices ranging from fifty to one hundred dol lars. Masters have absolute power over their slaves, even that of life and death, and in case of sale transfer them by means of deed, just as we transfer "a farm. Under the circumstances, it is 8 little difficult to say whether they arc real estate or personal property. .-[Cos- mopolitan Magazine.
Connecticut western news., 1887-11-30
A Superior Charger.

Mir. Bumbus--I saw you taking horse, back ride this morning. Your owr horse?
 MT. Wumpus-No; only livery hack.
 'sHe looked like very fine charger. '
 s'So thought until l. paid the bill. Then the owner of the stable cast hin all ia tho shade "rlHarper's Bazar.
Connecticut western news., 1887-11-30
The Number of the Stars,

Some astronomers have devoted special attention to counting the number of stars which may be seen with the naked eye, and the result has been that, even 10 persons gifted with more than ordi- nary powers of vision, there are not so many as 4,00O. stars at any time visible above the horizon. But very different result presents itself when the heavens are surveyed through telescope. Count less numbers of stars then come into view which were previously in visible, and the more powerful the telescope used the greater the number of stars revealed to ob- servation, until finally the conclu- sion is arrived at that the number of
 stars visible in the heavens is limited
 only by the optical cal acity of the in- strument which the observer may em- ploy in his survey. A familiar illustra- tion of this is furnished by the we'll known group of stars known as the Pleiades. Surveyed with the naked eye, this interesting object is seen to con-
 sist of only some six or seven stars; but when observed with an ordinary opera glass the entire field of view IS filled with a beautiful congeries of distinct stars. The great astronomer, Sir Will liam Herschel, who far surpassed other astronomers iu the profundity of his
 explorations of the stellar heav- ems, has left upon record soma striking results of his observations illustrative of the immense multitude of stars which powerful tele. scope is capable of revealing. It may be proper to remark that when the stars are surveyed even with telescope of moderate capacity they are seen travel ing in quick succession through the field of the instrument, an optical illusion at tributable to the diurnal revolution of the earth upon it's axis. Herschel, while engaged in surveying some regions of the Milky Way, found that in the short interval of quarter of an hour as many as 116, 1000 stars passed through the field of his telescope. On another occasion he estimated that in fl minutes there passed in review before him the immense number of 25S, 900 stars. ---
Connecticut western news., 1887-11-30

An autograph collector says that of the Presidential autograph letters, those of Andrew Jackson are the rarcst and costliest. This IS because he seldom wrote letters; never when he could help it. The fact that his letters were often both written and signed by proxy is known to collectors, and a paper of this sort recently sold for 8. A full genu- inc letter is worth from S25 upward. Washington's autograph letters come next in value and rareness. Next come the letters of Zachary Taylor, who wrote . bad hand and bad letter. They are worth from $15 to $25. Lincoln's let ters come next in rareness, and range from $12 to $30 Grants are high priced, not because rare, but because they are Grants; Arthur's letters are scarce. They haven't had time to find their way into the hands of strangers Twenty years from now. they will be commoner
Connecticut western news., 1887-11-30
The Shin,

A king, pope, and a kaiser, And queen-most fair was she. Went sailing, sailing, sailing, @ Over sunny sea. And amid them sat a beggar. A churl of low degree; And they all went sailing, sailing. Over the sunny sea. And the king said to the kaiser And his comrades fair and free, "Let us turn adrift this bcggar, This churl of low degree; For he taints the balmy odors That blow to you and me, As we travel, sailing, sailing, Over the sunny sea-" "The ship is mine," said the beggar, That churl of low degree; "And we're all of us sailing, sailing, To the grave, OCT the sunny sea. And you may not, and you cannot, Get rid of mine or me; No, not for your crowns and sceptres- My name is Death!" quoth he
 J[C. MaclAy
Connecticut western news., 1887-11-30
A Sudden Change of MiaAr

Bobby: "Ma, can l stay home from school o-day?"
 Mother: "Yes, Bobby, your father wants you to help him put up tho parlor steve.'
 Bobby: We'll, ma, why can't I go to schoola'' Epoch.
Connecticut western news., 1887-11-30

THE new Cairp bridge across the Ohio RiSex is to have two spans 5ls feet each, ssxer 400 feet each, and three 25O feet each; total length, 4,67O feet. It will De fifty-three feet above high-water mark, and will cost g, ,5OO,- GOO. It will take two and . half years to huild it. It will b the wonder of
Connecticut western news., 1887-11-30
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